STABILITY.ADVENTURE.PRIDE.

The Seafarers' International Union of Canada

ABOUTSEAFARING.

JOIN A PROUD, HARDWORKING TEAM OF CANADIAN SAILORS

Canada’s marine economy is thriving, and more demand for seafarers means a long and stable career.

Known as “sailors” or “merchant mariners”, seafarers work in the marine shipping sector, most often on commercial or merchant ships, and are essential to the operations onboard the vessels.

Canadian seafarers can earn more than $60,000 per year right out of high school, and their education – including skills-based training, and room and board – is paid for by the Seafarers Training Institute. You are guaranteed your first job and can grow from there.

You will work for some of Canada’s premier shipping companies and be represented by The Seafarers’ International Union of Canada.

This is no desk job. A career as a seafarer brings adventure. After all, how many people can say they sailed the seas and were paid to do it?

ABOUTSEAFARING.

JOIN A PROUD, HARDWORKING TEAM OF CANADIAN SAILORS

Canada’s marine economy is thriving, and more demand for seafarers means a long and stable career.

Known as “sailors” or “merchant mariners”, seafarers work in the marine shipping sector, most often on commercial or merchant ships, and are essential to the operations onboard the vessels.

Canadian seafarers can earn more than $60,000 per year right out of high school, and their education – including skills-based training, and room and board – is paid for by the Seafarers Training Institute. You are guaranteed your first job and can grow from there.

You will work for some of Canada’s premier shipping companies and be represented by The Seafarers’ International Union of Canada.

This is no desk job. A career as a seafarer brings adventure. After all, how many people can say they sailed the seas and were paid to do it?

Ordinary Seaman keeping a close eye on the ship as it goes through the locks.

ABOUTSEAFARING.

JOIN A PROUD, HARDWORKING TEAM OF CANADIAN SAILORS

Canada’s marine economy is thriving, and more demand for seafarers means a long and stable career.

Known as “sailors” or “merchant mariners”, seafarers work in the marine shipping sector, most often on commercial or merchant ships, and are essential to the operations onboard the vessels.

Canadian seafarers can earn more than $60,000 per year right out of high school, and their education – including skills-based training, and room and board – is paid for by the Seafarers Training Institute. You are guaranteed your first job and can grow from there.

You will work for some of Canada’s premier shipping companies and be represented by The Seafarers’ International Union of Canada.

This is no desk job. A career as a seafarer brings adventure. After all, how many people can say they sailed the seas and were paid to do it?

ABOUTSEAFARING.

JOIN A PROUD, HARDWORKING TEAM OF CANADIAN SAILORS

Canada’s marine economy is thriving, and more demand for seafarers means a long and stable career.

Known as “sailors” or “merchant mariners”, seafarers work in the marine shipping sector, most often on commercial or merchant ships, and are essential to the operations onboard the vessels.

Canadian seafarers can earn more than $60,000 per year right out of high school, and their education – including skills-based training, and room and board – is paid for by the Seafarers Training Institute. You are guaranteed your first job and can grow from there.

You will work for some of Canada’s premier shipping companies and be represented by The Seafarers’ International Union of Canada.

This is no desk job. A career as a seafarer brings adventure. After all, how many people can say they sailed the seas and were paid to do it?

APPLYNOW.

Apply today and join a strongbrotherhood and sisterhood of the sea

We are currently recruiting young adults and experienced tradespeople for the Unlicensed Apprentice Program.

If you are accepted into the program, you will receive free tuition and room and board, with your first job placement guaranteed. SIU members also enjoy a progressive benefits package (prescription drug, vision and dental coverage) and have the best pension plan in the industry.

MEET YOURFUTURE CREW.

Meet Vince Giannopolous.

Vince is the main spokesperson for the Be a Seafarer campaign. He is passionate about the career and knows the importance of having young recruits in the industry. Vince is a member of the Seafarers’ International Union of Canada and was a Tunnelman for seven years. When he was 21 years old, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do with his life. One day he had to stop at the locks in St. Catharines for one of the ships to pass by, and that’s when he decided he could make a living on those ships!

MEET YOURFUTURE CREW.

Meet Margaret.

Meet Margaret, a Mechanical Assistant for almost sixteen years. With a drive to constantly improve her skills and develop new ones, Margaret isn’t stopping anytime soon. Margaret became a seafarer because someone told her she couldn’t do it – and she needed to prove them wrong. With fierce workmanship and dedication to her job, Margaret shows what it means to be a female seafarer in 2018.

MEET YOURFUTURE CREW.

Meet Vince Giannopolous.

Vince is the main spokesperson for the Be a Seafarer campaign. He is passionate about the career and knows the importance of having young recruits in the industry. Vince is a member of the Seafarers’ International Union of Canada and was a Tunnelman for seven years. When he was 21 years old, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do with his life. One day he had to stop at the locks in St. Catharines for one of the ships to pass by, and that’s when he decided he could make a living on those ships!

MEET YOURFUTURE CREW.

Meet Margaret.

Meet Margaret, a Mechanical Assistant for almost sixteen years. With a drive to constantly improve her skills and develop new ones, Margaret isn’t stopping anytime soon. Margaret became a seafarer because someone told her she couldn’t do it – and she needed to prove them wrong. With fierce workmanship and dedication to her job, Margaret shows what it means to be a female seafarer in 2018.